Golden Spike Officially Christened
September 7, 2010 on 12:56 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 CommentsNearly 30 riders participated in the formal christening of the Golden Spike trail that connects the Stella and Growlers systems. The event took place on Saturday, September 4, and was organized by Ken Pearson and Joel Rogauskus.
Total distance was 21.5 miles gate-to-gate with approximately 3,000 feet of climbing. Please note that there are gravel connectors between trail sections, so finding the line is not always a gimmee. Do not attempt this ride unless you have a guide.
Conditions include a bit of everything, with plenty of tight, technical stuff on the Harmony side; some stiff climbing near the top; and a ripping descent once you break over to the Growlers side.
Five photos below, along with a vid courtesy of Kelley Hinkle.
(L-R), Sue, Dave, Mark, Joel, Wynne
Lance and Dave
Todd
Shawn
Top of Monahan Mountain
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that was an awesome ride, thanks to all the tour guides and trail builders. great day.
Comment by Ryan Hicks — September 7, 2010 #
Will there be future guided rides on the Golden Spike? Saturday was the same day as the Mount Hood Big ride so I couldn’t make it.
Comment by Jordan — September 7, 2010 #
Excellent group, great day. I had a blast. Great Barbecue at Joel’s! It’s a great ride. My hat’s off to all the trail builders involved.
Comment by Keith — September 8, 2010 #
Please do it again I could not make it!!
Comment by brad — September 8, 2010 #
Jeff Lebo and the Knappa boys want to ride with me this sunday morning, the 12th. all welcome. Start time 9am at harmony. Shuttle back. Bob H
Comment by bobh — September 9, 2010 #